Empower them to be leaders of tomorrow

JA gave me a realistic view on what is needed to start a business and how to effectively execute a business plan. Achiever, Company Program

Creating Tomorrow's Success Stories Today

JA (Junior Achievement) is the world’s largest NGO dedicated to educating young people about business. We strive to inspire and prepare youth to succeed in a global economy. With over 120 member organizations worldwide, JA brings a global view of business to local communities. We partner with educators, donors and volunteers to bring a real world experience into the classroom. Our programs focused on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship give students the skills and confidence they need to become leaders of tomorrow.

Your commitment could vary from a single school day or half day in an elementary or middle school, to a weekly 3 hour meeting for twenty weeks with our high school Company Program. It all depends on the grade level of the program you choose. You can choose your classroom based on a number of factors. We're flexible!

Our programs are meant to supplement the curriculum that students are already learning within their classroom. We offer a diverse and hands-on programing that keeps students engaged while still educating about the basics of business, financial literacy and work readiness.

Our donors understand how important it is for our youth to learn about money, finance, business, free enterprise, and other critical life skills. Their generosity enabled nearly 30,000 students in southern Alberta the opportunity to participate in work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship programs this past school year!

OUR IMPACT

WITH YOUR HELP WE ACHIEVED THESE GOALS

Thank you so much for putting your time into teaching me and my classmates so much about school and life.” ~EFS Student

It is always a pleasure to have JA come into our classrooms. Well organized, informative, relevant programming.JA Teacher, Ascension of Our Lord School

Volunteering with JA is the opportunity for me to shape young lives by offering some wisdom, inspriation, and encouragement from my life experiences so they see what is possible.JA Volunteer, Ginger Forde

I thought of myself as a 'not smart' kid, but this gave me positive vibes, and it motivated me.JA Student

The students who have gone through a JA program are more confident in their abilities, more willing to challenge themselves and seek leadership positions, and tend to set higher goals for themselves in the future.JA Teacher

JA is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers—all working together to prepare and inspire young people to reach their potential and succeed in today’s global economy.